This Petch Fountain duck will soon be out of luck. Under UVic's water conservation measures, the fountain will not be refilled after the next cleaning. (Full story)
							April 6, 2001 Vol. 27, No. 1
		Go natural, save water UVic ethnobotanist Dr. Nancy Turner inspects a patch of kinnikinnick, one of several drought-hardy native plants that she recommends for anyone looking to minimize water consumption in their gardens this year — and beyond. Kinnikinnick, used in rock gardens and borders, “is a good evergreen ground cover,” says Turner. For more greenery suggestions, click here. (Valerie Shore photo)   Also in this issue … UVic students shine in Putnam math exam Cyclists wanted for Bike to Work Week Town hall meetings generate ideas and praise New advisor plans to open more govenment doors for UVic Lecture explores the "rights revolution" Watercolour bouquet Vikes soccer coach heads for the big leagues Help support UVic's Finnerty Gardens In memoriam: Don Knowles Trust me on this New First Nations education initiatives celebrated
						UVic to award eight honorary degrees at June convocation A Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, an internationally respected astronomer, and a national advocate for the homeless are among seven individuals who will be awarded honorary degrees at the University of Victoria's 2001 spring convocation, June 6 – 8. (full story)   It's green to go brown The university is doing its part to conserve water, and plans have been put in place to meet and exceed the Capital Regional District’s stage 3 water-use restrictions, which went into effect April 2. (full story) JAZZ UP YOUR SPRING Rugby, field hocky stars win athlete-of-the-year honours Past Olympians, graduating varsity stars and emerging athletes with a promising future were all honoured last month at UVic’s annual athletic awards dinner. (full story)   On the WATER front It's time to stop taking our water supply for granted and concentrate on protecting it at the source. (full story) Every drop counts Go natural and save water